Mallory Swanson: United States forward a doubt for World Cup following injury

Mallory Swanson won her first cap for the USA in 2016Mallory Swanson is a doubt for the Women’s World Cup after tearing the patella tendon in her left knee.

Swanson, 24, is her country’s leading scorer this year with seven goals in five games.

The World Cup in Australia and New Zealand starts on 20 July.

Reigning champions the US begin their defence against Vietnam in Auckland on 21 July.

Swanson has returned to her NWSL club the Chicago Red Stars for “further evaluation” and no timeline has been put on her recovery.

She
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